My name is Eric Jivraj and I’m deeply passionate about learning more about myself and the world. I created this podcast with the focus on self-improvement with hopes that with each conversation, I can help you build momentum in your life, one conversation at a time. Join me on this journey of self-growth whilst we build momentum together!
Episodes
Sunday May 23, 2021
Sunday May 23, 2021
Nabeeda Bakali, Aston University Alumni and currently working as a Customer Success Manager joins the show. Nabeeda and Eric discuss the importance of personal development and how key and impactful it is to be intentional about our own personal development journeys. They also touch on mental health and its importance.
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Monday Feb 15, 2021
#Gymshark66 is a challenge created by Gymshark and there's a saying that says it takes 66 days to form a habit, Gymshark believes it takes 66 days to change your life. Eric and 9 other guests from the Gymshark community who are taking part in the Gymshark66 talk about their pledges and their motivation to join this challenge. They also discuss their experiences and journeys so far and conclude the episode by sending Gymshark a message. Massive shout out to our amazing guests who stepped forward to share their stories, huge thank you and shout out to Hannah Kieve, Charlotte Chatterley, Matthew Donville, Emma Blackburn, Darina Tolbo, Ryan Gizmo, Lisa Nguyen, Casey Rhodes and Lyndsey Bretherton.
Thursday Feb 11, 2021
Thursday Feb 11, 2021
Season 2 for the What's Up & What's Next? Podcast is back! We're back and it made sense to bring back Akeeb Khan to kickstart this new season. Eric and Akeeb have a brief life catch-up on what they've been up to lately and move on to discussing their views on new year resolutions and goal settings. They conclude by giving out advice and tips regarding goal setting under these difficult times.
Thursday Dec 17, 2020
Thursday Dec 17, 2020
Eric dedicates this last episode of the year towards a time of reflection on what 2020 has been as a whole year, sharing some lessons and perspectives on this unprecedented year. Eric finishes the episode by speaking his views and expectations for 2021 plus touches upon the interesting future ahead and talks on what's up and what's next for the podcast. Follow us on instagram @whatsupandwhatsnext and follow us on twitter @whatsupnextt and feel free to check out our official website at https://whatsupandwhatsnext.com/
Tuesday Nov 24, 2020
Tuesday Nov 24, 2020
Saleema Vellani, Serial Entrepreneur, Founder and CEO of Ripple Impact, and Author of Innovation Starts With I, joins the show. Saleema talks about her entrepreneurial experiences in various different fields and how her journey has progressed to date. She shares some great advice and insights for new entrepreneurs in the space on how to navigate through the current times. Saleema talks about her upcoming book launch, Innovation Starts With I. She shares the story of how the book came to life, the creative process behind it and the successful crowdfunding campaign for the book. Pre-order the book here: https://saleemavellani.com/thebook
Tuesday Nov 17, 2020
Tuesday Nov 17, 2020
Saalika Jiwani, International Relations student at Leeds Beckett University, joins the show. Saalika and Eric discuss the meaning behind self-love, self-care and how that influences your own personal growth and self-development. They touch upon why it's so important to love yourself and share tips and advice on how you can start to love yourself even more day in and day out.
Tuesday Nov 10, 2020
Tuesday Nov 10, 2020
Azima Dhanjee, Co-Founder and CEO of ConnectHear, joins the show. Azima tells us about her entrepreneurial background and shares the story behind ConnectHear. She speaks about her favourite things and learnings as an entrepreneur. Azima and Eric discuss what designing tech for social good really looks like. Check out ConnectHear at https://www.connecthear.org/
Tuesday Nov 03, 2020
Tuesday Nov 03, 2020
Sana Ajani, Product Manager for VSCode at Microsoft, joins the show. Sana joins us to give an insight on what it's like to be a woman in the tech industry. Eric and Sana also talk about typical tech stereotypes. Sana tell us what it's like to work for a big corporation like Microsoft. They also discuss the importance that company culture and company values bring to a business. Check her out on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sanaajani/
Tuesday Oct 27, 2020
Tuesday Oct 27, 2020
Neelam Makhani joins the show. Neelam is a singer and full time University student at the University of Calgary in Canada pursuing her Bachelor of Social Work. Music has been an integral part of Neelam’s life and she discusses her experiences as an artist and how music impacts her mental health. She shares with the listeners what the journey has been like for her being the youngest member of a band and now branching out into exploring her endeavours as an artist. She ends the episode with an exclusive live performance! Check out her instagram: @neelam_makhani
Thursday Oct 15, 2020
Thursday Oct 15, 2020
Delicious Orie, also known as DJ, joins the show. Delicious is currently one of the UK Top Amateur Heavyweight Boxers. Delicious talks about how he first got into boxing, and describes his boxing journey to date. He discusses his experiences, challenges, struggles and describes how he stays motivated in the sport. He talks about various experiences such as winning multiple tournaments, making it into Team GB and meeting his boxing inspiration, Anthony Joshua. Check him out on instagram: @deliciousboxing